2020 BDT to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2270 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1642 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1941 ZAR

2020 BDT to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.2270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0628 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1698 to the December average rate of 0.1754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2270 was up 22.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,135 ZAR

2019 Average 856 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 821 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.12 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2244

0.1648

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1965, compared to 0.1917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0338 ZAR (High: 0.2134 / Low: 0.1796). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 ZAR (High: 0.1972 / Low: 0.1910).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2194) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+30.79%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2194

2019 Avg (April) 0.1677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1769	0.1642	0.1698
February	0.1848	0.1738	0.1773
March	0.2134	0.1796	0.1969
April	0.2270	0.2125	0.2194
May	0.2242	0.2043	0.2138
June	0.2054	0.1946	0.2016
July	0.2025	0.1934	0.1977
August	0.2085	0.1953	0.2030
September	0.2023	0.1905	0.1972
October	0.1972	0.1910	0.1938
November	0.1918	0.1785	0.1831
December	0.1802	0.1714	0.1754